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Occult paget’s disease of the anus

Report of a case

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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A unique case of Paget’s disease of the anus is presented. The condition was entirely asymptomatic, produced no gross changes in the skin, and was associated with a polypoid adenocarcinoma of the anorectal junction. ThePaget cells persisted for more than a year after apparently complete removal of the tumor. Several histologic stains showed a close relationship between the tumor and the abnormal cells. Various concepts regarding the etiology of these mucus-producing cells are outlined, and an important reason for recognizing them in tissue sections is suggested.

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  1. Pathology and Laboratory Services, Ranchos Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, California

    Alan T. Webb M.D. (Chief, Assistant Professor of Pathology)

  2. Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California

    Alan T. Webb M.D. (Chief, Assistant Professor of Pathology)

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Webb, A.T. Occult paget’s disease of the anus. Dis Colon Rectum 8, 287–292 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02617898

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